AMC Consultants (AMC) is an employee-owned global mining consultancy, recognized for completing over 12,000 assignments in collaboration with leading mining companies and financial institutions. With experience across 111 countries and on six continents, we have worked with more than 60+ commodity types. Operating from multiple locations worldwide, we leverage our extensive expertise to navigate opportunities and risks, delivering innovative and smarter solutions for our clients.
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Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: South Africa
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Underground Mining team in South Africa. In this role, you will support the delivery of complex mining projects, applying your technical expertise across all project stages, from scoping and feasibility to mine site assessments. You will ensure high-quality, efficient project delivery while building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development.
What We Offer
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements that help you thrive.
• Competitive compensation: A bonus scheme that rewards your achievements.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced mining industry professionals.
• Exciting projects: Engage with leading mining companies on innovative and diverse projects.
• Comprehensive benefits: Generous insurance packages including life insurance and salary continuance.
• Professional development: Reimbursement for tertiary education and further study opportunities.
Salary:
The salary package offered for this position will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
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Skills and Competencies:
Core functions
- Lead and deliver mechanical engineering work across mining projects
- Manage projects to ensure delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality requirements
- Prepare high-quality technical reports for clients across all project phases
- Act as Project Manager or technical lead as required
- Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support proposal development
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Identify and support business development opportunities
- Ensure compliance with company standards, risk management, and HSE
procedures
Competencies
- Strong understanding of client needs and ability to build lasting relationships
- Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
- Ability to lead projects and work effectively within teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex challenges and changing priorities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive and results-driven approach
Qualifications and experience
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng / BSc or equivalent)
- A minimum of 9-15 years of practical experience as relevant to the responsibilities listed above.
- Strong experience in engineering studies (concept through to feasibility)
- Experience in both brownfields and Greenfields projects
- Knowledge of mining systems including decline and shaft access, materials handling, fleet selection and maintenance, personnel and hydrocarbon transport systems and other mine infrastructure
- Experience in technical report writing and specifications, vendor evaluation and cost estimation, commissioning and quality control, project management
- Strong understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations
How to Apply
To apply, click “apply now.” Please ensure you have the right to work and live in the role’s location. You’ll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after submitting
your resume.
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